Black and White

Have you ever been in the same room as senior leaders, movers and shakers in different industries but you were not sure how to navigate the crowd, introduce yourself and form new connections? We are talking about networking. The important skills of establishing new contacts when a social or business event prevails. In this episode, Dennis and TK share tips you can consider to make your presence fe...

First impression counts! That's what we have been told from young. In the last few years, corporate dressing has evolved and there is a general acceptance of more casual dressing in the office. We have in this episode Siew Lynn, highly chic and power dresser with an impression collection style tips on her Instagram account @insteadofselfies. She joins us to discuss how to get your style right in t...

Retirement is such a hot topic we need 2 episodes to talk about it. So here it is, Part 2 of Joyful Retirement where we have the pleasure of Ms Agnes Ng, Financial Services Director of a multi national insurer to join us in the discussion on financial preparation towards a joyful retirement. Hear more of the different government schemes in Singapore to support your retirement.

What is retirement? Is the concept of retirement still relevant? How can one prepare for retirement?  These are some of the questions Dennis and TK try to answer in this explosive episode on retirement.

Have you ever thought of working for yourself?  Freelancing is a good way of working for yourself and not being an employee of a company. What are the pains and joys of freelancing?  We have dynamic trilingual MC and event host Ivy as our guest to spill the beans of what one should be aware of being a freelancer. 

The climate in job search has changed with AI and technology. How should one prepare such that the CV will stand out among other applicants? How has AI changed the way CVs are filtered?  Do we even need a CV since Linkedin is a common platform for the workforce to leave an impression? Dennis and TK talk about the essential elements in CVs and the conduct of job interviews amidst an increasing comp...

More women are taking up top leadership positions in various industries, in politics around the world. Are female leaders different? Do they work or lead differently? In this episode, Dennis and TK tackle the potentially sensitive topic on leadership styles of men and women.

Have you ever felt tired, exhausted and constantly dread going to work? Is the stress and anxiety at work getting to you?  Are you feeling a burnout?  In this episode we talk about the possible causes of burnout, ways to spot it and tips to address it.  We have a fabulous guest Suren Rastogi in this episode to share his thoughts and also his game aptly named Burnout and inspired to look at this in...

Can colleagues be friends? As we spend long hours at the workplace, colleagues can become close friends too. Would friendship at work have a positive impact on your career or could it be a source of tension in the office? In this episode, Dennis and TK speak about having friends at work and the boundaries which could be drawn to harness a good working environment.

If you are currently employed and have dutifully diligently contributing to your employer, have you ever had the feeling that you have enough of corporate life? Have you ever contemplated life outside a corporate job? In this episode, TK and Dennis share their thoughts on the pros and cons of stepping out of a corporate work and moving into a work one can define for oneself. 

One of the most unnerving times at work is when a team goes through a restructure. Jobs may get changed, people may get redeployed.  Changes bring uncertainty, stress and lots of nerves into the work environment.  Learn what you can do when your team or company goes through a restructure. Changes in the workplace are inevitable. How you react to it is more critical. 

In this insightful episode,  Dennis and Theng Kiat deep-dive into the ever-pressing issue of redundancy and retrenchment. Transitioning into the emotional sphere of job loss, it is recommended to listeners to steer clear of personalizing the mishap or perceiving it as a reflection of their worth. In lieu of a 'why me?' mindset, they propose a more constructive and resilient viewpoint – 'why not?'...

Discover aspiring insights on personal finance and with your hosts, Agnes, Dennis and TK. This episode of our podcast titled 'Plan to Huat!'. Filled with rich content, valuable insights, and light-hearted banter, this episode focuses on setting a secure financial course for the year and beyond. Our hosts are joined by finance professionals Agnes , along with our Gen Z guest, Xue Ping, who brings v...

What is it like to work away from home? In a foreign country? We take a look at what needs to be done, and what we need to think about.  Its definitely a great opportunity to explore! We talk about it in this episode, enjoy! 

We look back in 2023, and share our personal opinions on it. What we are looking forward to in 2024, and what are the learnings in 2023, that will help us face 2024, in a bolder, and stronger way to make the best out of the year. Happy 2024 to everyone listening in!   

Featuring Agnes Ng in this episode,  a very successful Leader, that has successfully transformed individuals in her team and outside her team to peak performance. Using her proven methodology, Agnes reverses the table on Black and White, engaging with her questions. Listen in to get more insights! 

Eric Sim, CFA, is the author of the book “Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success” which was nominated for Business Book Awards in London in 2022. Listen to Eric on how small actions we do can create big opportunities. Gain valuable insights from what Eric shares in this exciting episode.   

What does being a coach mean, and what should you look for in a coach? Why do I need a coach? We talk to Benjamin Loh, a much sought after coach, on what is being a coach all about. And what does it take to be a coach? What is a coach? 

In this podcast, we speak with Angjolie, the very capable business owner of The Life Celebrant. Listen to what she says about how her career started and what keeps her going. 

Listen to Tinashe Muyambo from Masawara Financial Group (Zimbabwe), talk about what leadership means to him. 

In our inaugural episode, we talk about office politics. What is office politics? How do we deal with it? Can office politics be good?